Personal Protection Equipment

Personal protective equipment (PPE) refers to protective clothing, helmets, goggles, or other garment or equipment designed to protect the wearer's body from injury, The hazards addressed by protective equimpent include physical, electrical, heat, chemicals, biohazards, and airbourne particulate matter. Protective equipment may be worn for job-related occupational safety and health purposes. "Protective clothing" is applied to traditional categories of clothing, and "protective gear" applies to items such as pads, guards, shields, or masks, and others.